Events
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Almost Alumni Celebration welcomes class of 2025 to growing alumni network
The event served as both a festive kickoff to commencement weekend and a joyful transition from student life to the next chapter as proud UC Santa Cruz alumni.
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Whales and the stories they carry about climate change are the subject of new art and science exhibition at the IAS
A new exhibit at the Institute of the Arts and Sciences at UC Santa Cruz merges cutting-edge whale research with immersive art to tell powerful, interdisciplinary stories about climate change and ecological justice.
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Inside Spring Give 2025
Spring Give brought together 94 project teams and the broader UC Santa Cruz community for 11 days of collective support for student success.
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Inaugural night market celebrates AAPI and SWANA heritage
The Asian American, Pacific Islander, Southwest Asia and North African (AA/PI/SWANA) Heritage Night Market created a vibrant, welcoming space for all students to celebrate culture, connect with community, and showcase diverse talents.
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Highlights from Alumni Reunion Weekend 2025
Alumni Reunion Weekend 2025 brought nearly 400 UC Santa Cruz alumni, faculty, staff, and friends back to campus for a joyful celebration filled with meaningful conversations, milestone reunions, and lasting memories.
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Annual art sale expected to draw thousands
The Print Sale helps build community and raises money for students and the print studio
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Six cultural dances, one beautiful show
The annual Grupo Folklorico showcase demonstrates excellence in dance from different regions in Mexico
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Emerging playwrights showcase the future of theater
The New Play Festival highlights student plays in a six day event



